According to
researchers, this is the “most depressing” time of year. The dreary weather, holiday bills, and
forgotten resolutions contribute to gloomy days for children and adults alike. We all have bad days (even in
Australia), but we can add a little sunshine with favorite songs and stories.
One teacher said
that when she had a bad day they ended by singing “May There Always Be
Sunshine.” The children stood in a
circle and held hands as they sang.
May
There Always Be Sunshine
Tune: “Stewball Was a Race Horse” ("Keep on Singing and Dancing" CD)
May
there always be sunshine.
May
there always be blue skies.
May
there always be children.
May
there always be you.
May
there always be stories.
May
there always be music.
May
there always be teachers
To
care for you.
May
there always be sunshine.
May
there always be blue skies.
May
you always feel special
Because
you are you!
Another idea is to
end your day with a “car wash.” Children form two lines facing each other. Children hold up palms and move them in
a circular direction. One child at
a time walks between the two lines (car wash) as friends gently touch them and
say something positive about them.
After children have had a turn they become part of the car wash.